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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.35, 4,275.59 and 1,389.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.35, 4,275.59 and 1,389.69 is: 2,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.35 : 4,275.59 = 1,389.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.35/4,275.59 = 1,389.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.35x = 4,275.59 × 1,389.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.35x = 5,941,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,737.72/2,852.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.10

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